Homebrew Dragonseed Species Details
Born of the twisted of draconic power, the Dragonseeds are either the first generation of descedants from a dragon into a humanoid form, or they are creatures and beings that were once something else that has not magically become a dragon. A Dragonseed is not considered a dragon by normal standards or by most draconic entities, except those who are extremely forward thinking. They are shaped by magic, either from an outside source or a dragon themself.
They are given all of the attributes of being a dragon without any of the societal advantages or expectations of behaving as such. They are often times therefore seen as lesser than Dragons, Draconians, Dragonborn, and even just Dragon Kin.
Exclusionary Existence
Dragonseeds have the shapeshifting abilities of adult dragons. They are able to take the form of a humanoid, a similar form to a Dragonborn, or a Draconic form. In certain instances they are also able to shift into their previous form of existence. They are more adept at shapeshifting, able to shift claws, tails, wings, and fangs onto their humanoid or other non-Draconic forms. This differentiation sets them apart from other draconic races as well as true Dragons often see Dragonseeds as below them and other Draconic races often see them as undeserving of this power. It is very obvious to other draconic races when someone is a Dragonseed, as their mannerisms and cadences are vastly different than what is normal.
The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor—bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze.
Clanless
Because of the isolation between Dragonseeds and other Draconic races, they are often left out. They do not have clan, but rather find companionship in friendlier Dragons and other races. They often will integrate themself into another company or group in order to have a sense of comraderie-- especially if their birth species was a communal one.
Dragonseed Traits
Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other draconic races.Ability Score Increase
Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age
Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.
Size
Dragonborn are taller and heavier than humans, standing well over 6 feet tall and averaging almost 250 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Draconic Ancestry
You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your breath weapon and damage resistance are determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table.
Draconic Ancestry
| Dragon | Damage Type | Breath Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Black | Acid | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Blue | Lightning | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Brass | Fire | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Bronze | Lightning | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Copper | Acid | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) |
| Gold | Fire | 15 ft. cone (Dex. save) |
| Green | Poison | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) |
| Red | Fire | 15 ft. cone (Dex. save) |
| Silver | Cold | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) |
| White | Cold | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) |
Breath Weapon
You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of the exhalation. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your draconic ancestry. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.
Damage Resistance
You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.